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WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED) 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/,  via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. 
 
 
NOTE : All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.


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OTHER POST
 
 
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL MINISTER: EDUCATION REF NO: 320 
Job Purpose: To provide technical and research expertise in the Office of the Minister. 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum. Contract position linked to the term of the Minister 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Law/ Legal degree plus 6-10 years’ experience. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements and systems governing the South Africa public sector. Knowledge of constitutional law; administrative law; contractual law; commercial law; environmental law; planning and development law; interpretation of statutes; civil and criminal procedure; law of evidence; criminal law; and Magistrates and Superior Courts’ Acts and Rules. Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape. Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector. Knowledge of South African legal system. Knowledge of inter-governmental and international relations. Knowledge of HR and administrative systems and processes. Knowledge of financial management processes. Skills: High level communication skills. High level written skills. Computer skills. Diplomacy and teamwork. Ability to delegate and enhance capacity within the Office. Negotiation skills. Management skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and without direct supervision /guidance.
 
DUTIES : Provide advice to the Provincial Minister on national and provincial education laws, prescripts and legal precedents relevant to the powers and functions of the Provincial Minister, and the Education Department. Proactively advise or alert the Provincial Minister on emerging factors that could lead to possible litigation. Provide advice on legal aspects in memoranda and appeals that are submitted to the Provincial Minister for decision. Act as liaison between the CSC (Branch Legal Services) and the Provincial Minister on education-related matters that are dealt with by Legal Services. Advise on the implementation and management of frameworks for the Provincial Minister. Provide advice on the development of policies and strategies pertaining to the provision of basic education. Advise, in collaboration with Legal Services, the Provincial Minister on draft national and provincial legislation and policy pertaining to the provision of basic education. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Be willing to work after business hours, when required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Elliott Tel No: (021) 483 6573 
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 November 2019